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John Mason

Jackson · House · Virginia · 1831–1837

John Mason was a Jackson U.S. representative from Virginia, serving 1831–1837. Cast 840 votes and missed 25.8%.

Years in Congress
3
Votes missed
25.8%
Born
1799
Died
1859

Biography

John Young Mason (April 18, 1799 – October 3, 1859) was an attorney, planter, judge, and politician from Virginia. Mason served in the U.S.

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Terms in office

  • House, Virginia, 2nd District1831–1837 · Jackson

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From the congress-legislators project, Voteview, the Congressional Bills Project, GovInfo, FEC records and Wikipedia.

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Capitol Receipts, “John Mason (J-VA), House 1831–1837,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/M000220/john-mason (accessed 2026-10-13).

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